Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Non-compliance with international halal standards, inadequate logistics, and a shortage of skilled manpower are among the key bottlenecks hindering the growth of Bangladesh's promising halal sector, industry experts and stakeholders said on Saturday.

Other major obstacles included tariff and certification challenges as well as a lack of modern laboratories, they said and advocated for a coordinated ecosystem to support the growth of the halal industry in the country.

These observations were made during a focus group discussion titled 'Development of Bangladesh Halal Industry: Challenges and Prospects', organised by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) at its office in the capital.

The experts noted that des...